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Cherry blossom spots in Chuo-ku where you want to visit
Hello. I'm Hanes, an active correspondent.
It may be time for the year to switch, and some people have changed the environment and some have set new goals.
In my opinion, correspondent activities have become modest due to the effects of infectious diseases in the past year or two.
However, from April, I would like to go to the site on my own feet and try to re-active activities with the goal of making articles about what I actually saw and felt, and information that is hard to obtain elsewhere!
Thank you again.♪
By the way, it was about a week since the cherry blossoms bloomed in Tokyo.
As other correspondents also introduced, cherry blossoms were at their best everywhere in Chuo-ku during the last week of March.
Within the ward, there are areas with different characteristics, such as a lively area lined with department stores, an area where you can feel good old traditions, and a waterfront area full of openness.
Even though it is the same cherry tree, its taste and atmosphere are quite different depending on the area.
This time, we will deliver such a seasonal scenery (as of March 28 and 29).
First of all, start from Nihonbashi, the starting point of Gokaido!
As you can see in the photo at the top, several cherry trees are planted around the bridge in Nihonbashi.
Although there are no splendid rows of cherry trees along the Sakura-dori St. and Sumida River, it is a popular shooting spot because it can capture both the Meibashi Nihonbashi and the cherry blossoms in the camera.
A stunning Yoshino cherry tree was planted near the waterfall square on the east side of Nihonbashi Minamizume, giving a strong presence against the backdrop of Takeo Yasui's masterpiece Nihonbashi Nomura Building Old Building.
Next, go to Sakura-dori St., where the most cherry blossom trees are planted in Chuo-ku.
There are about 150 rows of cherry blossom trees extend from the north exit of Tokyo Station Yaesu to Kayabacho.
It delights the eyes of office workers in Nihonbashi, shoppers and sightseeing, and adds soft Aya to the town.
On the other hand, if you move away from a large commercial facility and approach Kayabacho, you will find a row of cherry blossom trees with a more calm atmosphere.
Since the flowering was early, you can already enjoy the cherry blossom blizzard as of March 29.
It doesn't reach a pink carpet, but petals are gradually accumulating in the corner of the road.
If you follow a row of cherry blossom trees to Kayabacho, stop by Sakamotocho Park, the birthplace of modern city park.
Its history dates back to 1889 (Meiji 22), and is a venerable park that was established as the first small urban park based on the design of the Tokyo City Ward, utilizing the site of a former Metropolitan Police Department hospital.
The designer was Anhei Nagaoka of Tokyo Prefecture, and it is said that "seasonal plums, cherry blossoms, maple" and "seven herbs since Edo" were planted there.
Even though the number is small, the well-maintained and beautiful Sakamotocho Park also has a row of cherry trees by Yoshino cherry tree and weeping cherry tree.
In addition, there is the Kabuto-cho and Kayabacho Machikado Exhibition Hall on the premises, where portable shrine, floats, festival tools, and Edomachi fire extinguisher "Hyakugumi" are displayed to decorate the festival of Hie-jinja Shrine.
For more information, look here.
Next, proceed toward the Sumida River, cross the Chuo-ohashi Bridge to Tsukuda.
The photo shows Tsukuda Park, where you can enjoy about 120 cherry blossom trees.
It is an open area along the Sumida River, and it was a popular cherry blossom viewing spot before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Perhaps because of the tendency of self-restraint this year, some people stopped during shopping, strolling, and running, and took pictures of cherry blossoms instead of staying for a long time.
Follow this row of cherry blossom trees and go south along the river, and you will reach near Sumiyoshi-jinja Shirine.
From Tsukuda moat, you can enjoy the cherry blossoms that bloom beautifully against the background of Tsukuda Kobashi and Tower Mansion, and it was full of neighbors.
Of course, it will take some time to look around these spots on foot.
Therefore, I would like to recommend the "Edo Bus" community bus in Chuo-ku.
The "Edo Bus Map Sakura Newsletter" that can be downloaded here has a lot of cherry blossom viewing spot information in the city!
It is a convenient map that can be used not only for bus users but also for those who visit famous cherry blossom spots on foot.♪
Before going out, get the types and number of cherry blossoms, recommended information on each spot, etc., take sufficient measures against infectious diseases, and enjoy the scenery limited to this time in Chuo-ku?